Sunday, September 2, 2012

What is a Ten Frame?

Definition:  A array of squares used to teach counting, number relationships and computation.  (Mathatube.com, Math Glossary)

Here is an example of a ten frame.  This is an array of equal spaces aligned in two rows of five.  The ten frame supports the concrete and visual understanding of a base-ten number system.  It is used in the primary grades to develop a thorough understanding of ten.


Building Ten Frame Background  (video of a young child working with a ten frame)

Interactive Game Using Ten Frames